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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,449.70, 451,875.78 and 184,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,449.70, 451,875.78 and 184,209.84 is: 254,206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,449.70 : 451,875.78 = 184,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,449.70/451,875.78 = 184,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,449.70x = 451,875.78 × 184,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,449.70x = 83,239,965,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,239,965,133.68/327,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,206.88

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